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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.90, 39,427.65 and 16,416.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.90, 39,427.65 and 16,416.30 is: 24,642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.90 : 39,427.65 = 16,416.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.90/39,427.65 = 16,416.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.90x = 39,427.65 × 16,416.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.90x = 647,256,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,256,130.70/26,265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.45

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